Feature article

Hear academics and university leaders reflect on their professional journeys and address some of the biggest questions facing higher education today. The Campus podcast gets under the skin of the issues and individuals defining the future of teaching, research, EDI, digital transformation and sustainability in the academy. Test

By Laura.Duckett , 9 September, 2024

Understanding ethics approval in academic research

Female researcher working on her laptop in a lab

The following strategies aim to streamline the ethics approval process, reduce delays and uphold the highest ethical standards

Reading time

5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 9 September, 2024

Teaching international students about academic integrity

Cultural misunderstandings can lead to international students being referred for academic misconduct. An answer for university educators can be to tailor course content to bridge gaps in your students‘ understanding

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 7 September, 2024

Taking on academic leadership even if you are not prepared for it

The call to leadership can come before you feel ready for a more senior role, as happened to David Waller. Here he shares what he has learned from five years as a department head

Reading time

4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 6 September, 2024

The transformative power of immersive field studies

Embracing experience in teaching can bring the curriculum to life and help students forge their own learning journey. Here are five benefits it offers

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 6 September, 2024

Is it worth paying for GenAI?

Robot with people rolling coins, AI subscription

How useful is artificial intelligence for syllabus design? A law lecturer compared the free and subscription versions of three generative AI platforms, with surprising results

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 5 September, 2024

Why peer-to-peer conferences benefit doctoral students and their institutions

Solid research skills aside, PhD students need to master the art of collaboration and communicating their ideas. A student-led conference can offer that support

Reading time

4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 5 September, 2024

Four ways to tap into students’ family experiences for better learning

A lecturer speaks to a group of students

Using students’ family experiences as a jumping-off point for learning can help engage them and prepare them for the workforce. Here’s how to do it

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 5 September, 2024

Reflective practice 101

Why and how to incorporate reflective practice into your teaching and learning

Reading time

4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 4 September, 2024

Change is coming, whether higher education likes it or not

A ball of paper gradually becomes a paper plane

Universities may talk about digital transformation, but are yet to translate it into action. Here’s how to start building the momentum for change, instead of standing still

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 4 September, 2024

How to help postdoctoral researchers gain experience in teaching

Early career researchers increasingly require teaching experience for job applications or promotion. How can we create opportunities that help postdocs gain educational experience while remaining on a research grant-funded pathway?

Feature article